Shopping List for a Diet


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

A Weight Loss Diet Should Contain These Elements

Shopping for a diet? There's a lot of bad advice and fad diets out there, so you should shop around and compare to make sure the diet you chose is healthy and something you can actually live with. According to WebMD all diets should include the following: Include exercise Allow a variety of foods from all the food groups Be created by a credentialed professional Promote slow and steady weight Read more

Don't Throw That Food Out! How Leftovers Keep You Healthy


Updated 05/04/12 11:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Reasons to Eat Leftovers

Living alone, I've perfected the art of cooking for one — that is, until recently. Thinking of new ways to save on money and time while also sticking to a healthy diet, I now always prep more food than I need for one meal. Keep reading to find out why you should always put a little extra in the pot when cooking. You'll eat more healthy home-cooked meals: When coming home late, cooking is the Read more

Are Money Clubs the New Book Clubs?


Updated 04/20/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is a Money Club?

Money clubs are a great and fun way to stay on top of your finances. With friends supporting you, you can conquer the world and money issues! LearnVest shares how you can start one. Thea, 31, a lawyer, lives in Brooklyn, NY. Although her friends are, in her own words, “bright, savvy, awesome women,” many felt lost financially — much like she did. “In fact, almost all of them knew someone Read more

A Makeover For Your Grocery List


Updated 04/18/12 6:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Shopping For Kids With Food Allergies

If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more

Healthy Habits of a Smart Snacker


Updated 03/21/12 2:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Healthy Snacks

If you regularly get the munchies between meals, but can't seem to quit the afternoon cupcake habit, it's time to make over your snack routine. Whether you're into midday treats or late-night noshing, here are five simple ways to improve your snack selections: Be a Savvy Shopper How and when you navigate the grocery store can have a major impact on your eating habits. Bring a full grocery list Read more

How to Drop Pounds When You Don't Live Alone


Updated 02/23/12 4:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weight-Loss Tips When You Live With Family or Roommates

Living on your own often makes having the discipline to eat a healthy diet and exercise much easier since roommates or a family can present interesting challenges to your weight-loss goals. Surrounded by high-calorie foods your roomie loves or saddled with household responsibilities that prevent workouts are all obstacles in the path of healthy living. If you share your home with others, here are Read more

Sales Galore: 5 Ways to Exercise Shopping Willpower


Updated 12/23/11 5:14 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Resisting Online Sales

Before and after the holidays, our in-boxes are flooded with discounts, sale emails, and deals that seem impossible to resist. Even worse, they're often loaded with urgency: save 30 percent off, two days only! But shopping a few sales here and there on top of gift buying can add up to a massive credit-card bill at month's end. This season, I've been finding new ways to exercise willpower around Read more

4 Toxic Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips


Updated 12/09/11 7:08 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Foods You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Is your food loaded with toxins and chemicals? Here, simple swaps to protect yourself By Anne Underwood Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, Read more

Candy Coded: What You Need to Know About Your Favorite Sweets


Updated 10/25/11 4:46 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthier Candy Selections

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! It seems like these days there's always a reason for a sweet treat — holidays, baby showers, birthdays, and the list goes on. We could tell you not to eat it, but unless you have the willpower of a saint everyone craves sugar once in a while. To help, we got the dish on the best drugstore treats to nibble on Read more

Don't Let the Grocery Store Wreck Your Diet: 5 Healthy Shopping Tips


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips

Unless you're doing all of your shopping at a farmers market, buying groceries can be the gateway to an unhealthy diet. Conventional grocery stores are filled with heavily processed foods containing a laundry list of ingredients. On top of that, convenience is key — from frozen foods to jarred sauces, it's tempting to never cook again. Eating a cleaner, healthier diet has a myriad of benefits Read more